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ZXR250C battery keeps going flat.

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by Rose, Sep 3, 2014.

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  1. Joker

    Joker See "about me" for contact details. Contributing Member

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    Here's a good video to help you run some tests:



    I'd be testing the stator as well, if this helps, or there is another Rick's video on that too.

    http://www.2fiftycc.com/index.php?threads/howto-testing-a-motorcycle-stator.2052/

    The reg/rec converts the AC voltage generated by the stator to a stable DC voltage to charge the bike. Essentially either could be your problem, especially if re-wiring the reg/rec made no difference. In my experience I've seen stators as a more common failure but others may have seen differently.
     
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  2. Rose

    Rose Active Member

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    Hey thanks yeah, i will be testing the r/r and stator out as soon as i have time, i don't have any lighting where my bike is parked up so I can only work on it with daylight, but i have been working everyday recently and by the time I come home its to dark to see what I'm doing.
    I have a feeling its both the r/r and the stator, but we shall see.
    I might end up taking her into a shop if its the alternator or stator, because I don't have the time to fix that ****.

    thanks, you guys are always very helpful!
     
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    zixxer Well-Known Member

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    my bike was doing something similar and it ended up being the r/r, hopefully it is just that as its a 5 minute fix
     
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  4. Rose

    Rose Active Member

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    good news i've tested the alternator and all seems to be running as it should and the new r/r should be arriving in the next couple of days.
    Can't wait to be back on my bike, especially with the weather we are having!
    I hate driving the car :(
    check out my current r/r I'm pretty sure its not suppose to be popping out underneath like this and have a crack. Photo on 11-09-14 at 2.01 pm #3.jpg Photo on 11-09-14 at 2.02 pm.jpg
     
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  5. Phil

    Phil Senior Member Contributing Member

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    I think you are correct, shouldn't be doing that.
     
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    Tim_ resident nutcase Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Im with @Phil on this one.. look fooookeded to me..
     
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    Phil Senior Member Contributing Member

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    Think it has experienced more heat than it can handle :oops:
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Yep, looks toasted.
     
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    my new r/r arrived today, after waiting 3 weeks. I've put it on the bike and its all working perfectly now so it was definitely the r/r and wiring.
    thank you guys heaps for the help in sorting this out.

    this is by far the most helpful website i have come across.

    cheers!
     
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    Excellent news Rose! I am glad you are on the road again.
     
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    Phil Senior Member Contributing Member

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    I will 2nd that, enjoy the ride.
     
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    My reg/rec went a few weeks ago. I wasn't running the KRAS system and the coils started to go too, They overheat easy in hot weather.
    Easy fix though, I got mine on ebay for 25 bucks.
     
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    Good stuff Rose
     
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    Glad to hear
     
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